{"product_id":"1440-tb-c-allen-bradley-xm-series-datasheet-technical-manual","title":"1440-TB-C Allen-Bradley XM Series Datasheet \u0026 Technical Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAllen-Bradley 1440-TB-C XM Series Terminal Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 1440-TB-C \/B\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003e1440-TB-C\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminal Base Unit, operates as a dedicated hardware component for mechanical support and field wiring execution within XM Series platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1440-TB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.68 lbs (0.31 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.3 cm x 7.6 cm x 4.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive distribution (routes 24 VDC to attached modules)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Connection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew clamp terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXM Series modules (including XM-120, XM-220, XM-440)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeviceNet and RS-232 serial pass-through\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN-rail or panel mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control \u0026amp; Drive Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1440-TB-C interfaces directly with the backplane bus communication velocity properties governed by the parent industrial control platform. It serves as the physical routing substrate to support I\/O density scaling routines across Profinet \/ EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks, as well as native DeviceNet architectures. The internal copper traces maintain electrical continuity without degrading data packet transmission, though functional performance depends strictly on the firmware flash compatibility of the specific XM module hot-swapped into the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can an XM module be hot-swapped into the 1440-TB-C terminal base while backplane network traffic is active?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, the mechanical and electrical architecture of the terminal base supports Removal and Insertion Under Power (RIUP) of the processing module. However, field power routed through the screw clamps must be managed to eliminate inductive spikes or contact arcing during extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the 1440-TB-C contain active microprocessors requiring firmware flash updates?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No, this unit is a passive mechanical and electrical termination base. It does not possess onboard logic controllers or flash memory, and all communication parameters and bus protocols are driven entirely by the attached processing module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Mounting Execution\u003c\/strong\u003e: Secure the terminal base unit onto an approved, grounded 35 mm DIN-rail or mount it directly to a structural backpanel using the integrated mounting holes. Ensure the locking tabs are engaged completely to prevent lateral shifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField Wiring and Terminal Torque\u003c\/strong\u003e: Terminate all power and communication lines to the designated screw clamp interfaces. Follow standard electrical guidelines to ensure conductors are stripped properly and torqued to specified limits to avoid resistive heat buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield Grounding Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connect instrument and communication cable shield drains directly to a low-impedance functional earth ground point on the panel rail. 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